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Ep. 187 - Love & Fear

Category: Religion & Spirituality
Duration: 01:05:08
Publish Date: 2023-11-08 23:16:03
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Joseph Goldstein delves into the concepts of loving-kindness, compassion, and the fear of discomfort. He highlights the transformative power of loving-kindness, mindfulness, and compassion in overcoming fears and limitations, ultimately fostering genuine happiness.

This dharma talk, recorded on February 18, 1997, was originally published on Dharma Seed.

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In this lecture, Joseph:

  • Affirms that at the depths of our hearts and minds there is a basic reservoir of goodwill
  • Defines mettā, or loving-kindness, as the basic generosity of the heart
  • Takes note of the “upward spiral” of happiness that mindfulness and loving-kindness promotes
  • Reminds us to stay open to suffering and
  • Ruminates upon the empty nature of fear itself

“If you keep shining your compassion and understanding on it, your fear will soon crack and you will be able to look into its depths and see its roots.” – Joseph Goldstein

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